Dismantling Camp Dodge history outlined in state resume
Des Moines May 23 an outline of Camp Dodge history shows the dismantling process and wartime expansion. Gov Harding and the adjutant general pursued a settlement after World War I negotiations with the War Department. The 1917-1920 effort added state and federal land, with about 667 state built structures and a million gallon water system. The government spent over 8 million dollars. final terms provided for transfer of improvements to the state for 24 508 5. The bill authorized by the legislature executed the purchase and cost sharing for water system maintenance.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Genlasher
United States
Iowa
Roper
Honeyly
Grenville
D. Dodge
War Department
W. L. Harding
Campy Dodge
Adjutant General
Harding
Military Department
Washington
Lasher
Willys Overland Cars Cut Price Again to $695
G V Orr, local Willys Overland distributor, announced new price cuts effective June 1 reducing the Overland touring car from 895 to 695, a 260 drop and 150 below prior lows. The move follows telegraphic reductions from Toledo and cites high sales volume and factory efficiency as factors.
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G. V. Orr
Willys-Overland
Toledo
John N. Willys
Retains His Youth at 89 Through Dieting and Turkish Wonder
H E Burt, 631 Third Ave W, general manager of Citizens Gas and Electric, visits Chicago at ninety while appearing under 60. A Starrett School board dispatch from Constantinople cites a 147-year-old Turkish "human packhorse" named Zora who credits his longevity to a strict diet. Burt promotes whole wheat, fruit, vegetables, and rest, while Starrett School plans new ownership and Burt’s family moves to an apartment building. Burt supported Fletcherism and healthy eating.
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H. E. Burt
Austin Burt
Third Avenue West
Citizens,Gas & Electric Co
Burt
Chicago
Starrett Boarding School For ‘Girls
Elizabeth Burt Smith
Turkey
Zora
Bitlis
Constantinople
Hancock County Bids Fair to Lead State in Paving
Hancock County, IA, moving to pave the North Iowa pike from Garner to Britt and west of Hutchins after bids were let on other sections. Landowners supported the move and circulated a petition for a second bid round, hoping for favorable prices. If bids are low enough, the county could pave the entire primary road across the county.
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Hancock County
Algona
Cerro Gordo
Garner
Britt
Hutchins
Iowa Pike
Hancock
Dog Guards Graves of Three Children
A white fox terrier guards the graves of three children at Woodlawn cemetery. The children, Mary and Antonig Congeto, and another Rubino child, died of scarlet fever within two weeks. After the last mound was finished on May 17, the dog remained, guarding the site day and night and returning to the mourners only with his vigil.
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Gehwein
Woodlawn
Congeto
Mary
Antonig
Dominick Rubino
East to West Paving Likely If Low Bid Approved
Property owners along the proposed road express strong support for paving from east to west. They presented a petition for another letting and urged the board to call the letting, showing a long-standing desire for the project since its first consideration.
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Sapentee
Bathing Beach Need Spurs City Officials After Drownings
The drowning of a Bute boy prompts H H Young and Mayor N W Frisbie to push for a safe supervised bathing beach at Cedar River park. Police warn Black Hawk Creek is unsafe for swimming and officers will deter youths from entering the water without bathing suits. Four boys were arrested for swimming clotheless but released with lectures. fines may follow.
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H. H. Young
N. W. Frisbie
Bute
Black Hawk Creek
Black Hawk
Ittle Maynard Puterbaugh
Lehief
Cedar River Park
New Footwear for Warm Weather at Moderate Prices
A catalog of summer shoes and pumps for women and girls with prices from $1.69 to $13.95. Includes Black's Special Arch Rest Oxfords in black or brown kid leather, Ostend cloth-military heels, New Vogue pearl gray Oxfords, Royal pattern kid shoes, two strap perforated pumps, and numerous styles for juniors and misses. Describes sizes from 3 to 10 and various heel heights, with promotions for comfort and fit. Main Floor features and color options highlighted.
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Crimerieene Eines
Oxford
Louis
BOSS
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Ten
L. G. Lasher
Farland Flor
Garland Flour
Ma Te Maxe Goods
Turk
Smith
Fay Burt
Waterloo
Victrolas
Victor
AS Masters Voice
Seo Palor
Victrola
Victor Talking Machine CO
Camden, N. J
Victor Talking Machine Company
Camden, New Jersey
Black Hawk County
Kistner
German F. Paul
Hillside
Hyman Kaplan
Riverette
OK. Heskett
Tom Holand
Guether
Gallup
Lot T
Block
Rosehill
Esse M Helfer
Julia M. Ford
Arthur G. Stinger
Ira EB. Ingalls
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